User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Trademarks
- Statement of Conditions
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
- Canadian Department of Communications Compliance Statement
- CE Declaration of Conformity
- Contents
- Chapter 1 About This Manual
- Chapter 2 Introduction
- Chapter 3 Basic Installation and Configuration
- Observing Placement and Range Guidelines
- Default Factory Settings
- Understanding WG602 v2 Wireless Security Options
- Installing the 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point WG602 v2
- Two Ways to Log In to the WG602 v2
- Using the Basic IP Settings Options
- Understanding the Basic Wireless Settings
- Understanding Wireless Security Options
- How to Configure WEP Wireless Security
- How to Configure WPA-PSK Wireless Security
- How to Restrict Wireless Access by MAC Address
- Chapter 4 Management
- Chapter 5 Advanced Configuration
- Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting
- No lights are lit on the access point.
- The Ethernet LAN light is not lit.
- The Wireless LAN activity light is not lit.
- I cannot configure the wireless access point from a browser.
- I cannot access the Internet or the LAN with a wireless capable computer.
- When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timeout error.
- Using the Reset Button to Restore Factory Default Settings
- Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Specifications
- Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics
- Appendix C Network, Routing, Firewall, and Cabling Basics
- Appendix D Preparing Your PCs for Network Access
- Glossary
- Index
User’s Guide for the WG602 54 Mbps Wireless Access Point
4-2 Management
Table 4-1. General Information Fields
Field Description
Access Point Information
Access Point Name The default name can be changed if desired.
MAC Address Displays the Media Access Control address (MAC Addresses) of the
wireless access point’s Ethernet port.
Country/Region
Displays the country or region for which the wireless access point is
licensed for use. It may not be legal to operate this wireless access point in
a region other than one of those identified in this field.
Bootware Version The version of the bootware currently installed.
Firmware Version The version of the firmware currently installed.
Fileset Version The version of the fileset currently installed.
Current IP Settings
These parameters apply to the Local WG602 v2 wireless access point.
IP Address The IP address of the wireless access point.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask for the wireless access point.
Gateway
The default gateway for the wireless access point.
DHCP Client Enabled by default. Enabled (DHCP client) indicates that the current IP
address was obtained from a DHCP server on your network.
Wireless Settings
These parameters apply to the target remote WG602 v2, VPN gateway, or
VPN client.
Wireless Network Name
(SSID)
Displays the wireless network name (SSID) being used by the wireless port
of the wireless access point. The default is NETGEAR.
Channel Identifies the channel the wireless port is using. 11 is the default channel
setting. See “Wireless Channels” on page B-2 for the frequencies used on
each channel.
Encryption Type
The current encryption setting.
Access Control
Disabled by default.